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Trump's Longstanding Ties to Jeffrey Epstein Revealed Through Flight Logs and Photos

CNNSeptember 5, 20259 min1,647,739 views
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Enduring Friendship and Social Circles

  • 🀝 Extensive reporting reveals a close social circle between Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein spanning nearly two decades, from the 1980s to the mid-2000s.
  • πŸ’¬ Associates have described them as best friends, with Epstein himself reportedly calling Trump his closest friend for ten years.

Private Jet Travel and Shared Events

  • ✈️ Flight logs from Epstein's private jet, part of the investigation into Ghislaine Maxwell, detail multiple trips taken by Trump with Epstein and Maxwell.
  • πŸ—“οΈ Documented flights include journeys between Palm Beach and New Jersey in 1993, 1994, 1995, and 1997.
  • πŸ’ Epstein attended Donald Trump's wedding to Marla Maples in 1993, and both were seen at Victoria's Secret fashion shows and a Mar-a-Lago event with Prince Andrew in 2000.

Public Statements and Contradictions

  • πŸ—£οΈ Trump's past public statements, including a 2002 New York Magazine quote calling Epstein a "terrific guy" who liked "beautiful women, just like me," contradict his later claims of not being a fan.
  • πŸ“š In his 2004 book, Trump mentioned a mysterious "Jeffrey" calling him, indicating a continued connection.
  • βœ‰οΈ Message pads seized from Epstein's home in the mid-2000s show two messages from Donald Trump, around the time they reportedly considered co-buying property.

Undercutting Trump's Claims

  • πŸ“Έ Photos and video evidence, including images of Trump and Epstein dancing at an event in 1992 and chatting at a fashion show in 1999, directly challenge Trump's assertion that they were distant acquaintances.
  • πŸ›οΈ The extensive public appearances and documented interactions undermine Trump's attempts to distance himself from Epstein.

Political and Legal Ramifications

  • βš–οΈ Alex Acosta, the prosecutor who gave Epstein a controversial plea deal in 2008, later served as Trump's first Secretary of Labor, raising questions about potential testimony.
  • πŸ“’ Republicans on the House Oversight Committee are considering subpoenaing Acosta, despite the White House's reluctance to engage with the Epstein story.
  • πŸ“‰ Efforts by the Trump administration to shift focus to other issues, like federal takeovers of Washington D.C. or summits, are being challenged by ongoing revelations and calls for testimony related to Epstein.
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